Ex-Raith Rovers technical director John Potter reacts to landing new coaching role at Hibernian
Former Raith Rovers technical director John Potter has landed another job and it’s one which sees him move up to a club in Scotland’s top flight.
Potter, 46, whose role in Kirkcaldy was made redundant in February as the Rovers board saw it as “a bit of a luxury”, has been installed as an assistant coach to manager David Gray at Hibernian.
The Easter Road club are well know to ex-Dunfermline Athletic and Kelty Hearts gaffer Potter, as he formerly worked as Hibs assistant manager to Jack Ross between November 2019 and December 2021.
He said: “I’m delighted to be returning to Hibs and to have the opportunity to work with David and the wider staff team again.
"Having known David as both a player and a coach I was delighted when he approached me about the opportunity.
“I’ve been really impressed with the way he’s stepped into management and the direction he’s taking the club. Hibs is a club I know well, with a fantastic support and real ambition, so it felt like the right move at the right time.
“I’m looking forward to getting started, supporting the staff and players, and helping drive things forward in the season ahead.”
Potter had been a key figure in helping his now boss Gray adapt from a playing to coaching role when the former club captain retired, aged just 33, in June 2021. The current boss has kept in contact with Potter since taking over as manager on a permanent basis in the summer of 2024.
Gray said: “I’m delighted Potts has agreed to return to the football club. He understands Hibs inside out and he someone who has really helped me as both a player and at the beginning of my coaching journey.
"He is a well-respected figure and his knowledge, and expertise in the Scottish game will really help us take us forward next season.”
Hibs sporting director Malky Mackay added: “We are really pleased to be able to bring someone of John’s calibre back into the building. He has a great relationship with David Gray and he brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience across Scottish football.
“He complements the current coaching set up very well.”